Code of CG's Security Team: 'Failure is Not an Option'

PUB. DATE

August 2003

SOURCE

Sea Power;Aug2003, Vol. 46 Issue 8, p30

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Features the Maritime Safety and Security Team 02, a new unit of the U.S. Coast Guard commissioned in August 2002. Range of missions handled by the unit; Description of the unit's young men and women members; Implications on U.S. defense policy.

ACCESSION #

10480011

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